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AU09 XTY

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,346 mi
Last recorded116,346 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XTY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2026 116,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2025 113,316 miles

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System is leaking at two points. The join between the front and centre sections and the join between the centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 113,314 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System is leaking at two points. The join between the front and centre sections and the join between the centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 106,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,180 miles

brake servo supply pipe damaged/split

Fail 16 Feb 2023 102,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake servo supply pipe damaged/split

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 88,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,718 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop disintegrated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,304 miles

n/s/f s/absorber cover adrift/torn

o/s/f tyre has cracks in the treads

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

slight cracking n/s/f tyre valve

Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,244 miles

O/S/R lamp assembly cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,558 miles

Front wiper rubbers are split.

Slight damage to bottom of offside tail light.

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AU09 XTY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 XTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU09 XTY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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